What is the most important information I should know about Prandin (Repaglinide)?
Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which include
- hunger,
- headache,
- drowsiness,
- weakness,
- dizziness,
- fast heartbeat,
- sweating,
- tremor,
- and nausea.
Carry a piece of sugary hard candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these routines can affect blood sugar levels.
Avoid alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with diabetes treatment.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Prandin (Repaglinide)?
Before taking repaglinide, tell your doctor if you
- have kidney disease;
- have liver disease;
- have Type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes);
- have diabetic ketoacidosis;
- have a serious infection, illness, or injury; or
- need surgery.
You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Repaglinide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether repaglinide will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take repaglinide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether repaglinide passes into breast milk. Do not take repaglinide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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